INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 9185

Second edition
2007-07-01

Protective clothing — Assessment of

resistance of materials to molten metal
splash
Vêtements de protection — Évaluation de la résistance des matériaux
aux projections de métal fondu

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Contents Page

Foreword............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 1
4 Principle ................................................................................................................................................. 1
5 Apparatus and materials ...................................................................................................................... 2
6 Conditioning.......................................................................................................................................... 6
7 Preparation of test specimens ............................................................................................................ 6
8 Operator safety ..................................................................................................................................... 6
9 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 7
9.1 Setting up the apparatus...................................................................................................................... 7
9.2 Preparation of molten metal or cryolite.............................................................................................. 7
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9.4 Pouring .................................................................................................................................................. 7
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Examination........................................................................................................................................... 7
9.6 Determination of mass of metal poured ............................................................................................. 8
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12 Test report ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Annex A (normative) Test conditions for certain metals and for cryolite .................................................... 9
Annex B (normative) Method of test for assessment of thermal characteristics of PVC sensor film..... 11
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

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The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 9185 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 162, Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets, in collaboration with
Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Protective clothing and equipment, Subcommittee SC 13,
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Protective clothing, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 9185:1990), which has been technically revised.
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a) new PVC sensor film included;

b) Cryolite included as test metal.

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Introduction
ISO 9185:1990 and EN 373:1995 have been used up until now with reasonable success as the principle test
methods for materials used in the manufacture of clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metals.
EN and ISO specifications cite these test methods and set levels of performance in terms of the mass of iron
or aluminium that can be splashed onto test materials without producing damage to the heat sensor film.

The revision of the test methods contained within this International Standard incorporates changes based on
experience that are intended to improve reproducibility and to respond to incident data from the aluminium
smelter industry. A test procedure is therefore introduced to determine the protection provided by materials
when splashed with molten cryolite. This revision also harmonises into one test procedure the previously
slightly different procedures in ISO 9185 and EN 373 for testing with molten aluminium.

A new supply of PVC sensor film has been established together with a new world-wide distributor – see note
in the text. One single specification for PVC film replaces the previously different ones in ISO 9185 and
EN 373.

The test method in this International Standard is distinct from that in ISO 9150, which assesses the protective
performance of materials intended to be manufactured into protective clothing for welding activities.

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Protective clothing — Assessment of resistance of materials to

molten metal splash

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for assessing the heat penetration resistance of materials
intended for use in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. It provides specific procedures
for assessing the effects of splashes of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron and
molten mild steel.

The principle of the test method is applicable to a wider range of hot molten materials than those for which
specific procedures are set out, provided that appropriate measures are applied to protect the test operator. It
is important to note that good resistance of a material to a pure molten metal does not guarantee a good
performance against any slag that can be present in a manufacturing process.

2 Normative references
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The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
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references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
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ISO 683-1:1987, Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels — Part 1: Direct-hardening
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
damage
〈PVC sensor film〉 any smoothing or modification to the embossing or pinholing of the PVC sensor film,
extending in total for at least 5 mm across its width

NOTE Where the visual change in appearance is in discrete spots, damage occurs when the summation of the width
of each spot exceeds 5 mm across any horizontal section. For cryolite, experience indicates that damage can be defined
as less than 5 mm in width, but greater than 10 mm in length.

3.2
molten metal splash index
figure equal to the minimum mass of molten metal poured which just causes damage to the PVC sensor film

4 Principle
Materials are tested by pouring quantities of molten metal onto the test specimen supported at an angle to the
horizontal on a pin frame. Damage is assessed by placing an embossed thermoplastic PVC sensor film
directly behind, and in contact with, the test specimen and noting changes to the film after pouring. Any
adherence of the metal to the test specimen surface is also noted. Depending on the result, the test is
repeated, using a greater or smaller mass of metal, until the minimum quantity to cause damage to the film is
observed.

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5 Apparatus and materials

5.1 Metals and cryolite complying with the specifications set out in Annex A. Other metals or substrates
appropriate to the end use.

NOTE It is advisable that coarse filings or small pieces cut from solid bar or sheet be used, because fine filings have
proved difficult to melt. A range of pouring temperatures used in industry for different metals and for cryolite is given in
Annex A.

5.2 PVC sensor film 1), comprising an embossed PVC sheet, of mass per unit area (300 ± 30) g/m2, which
when tested as described in Annex B shows no smoothing or modification of the embossing of the central
area at a block temperature of (166 ± 2) °C but which shows smoothing or modification of the central area at a
block temperature of (183 ± 2) °C. The procedure set out in Annex B shall be undertaken no more than
30 days before any one day of testing in accordance with this International Standard.

NOTE The reason for this continuous calibration of the PVC sensor film is that it is likely to change over time
because of plasticizer loss. It is advisable that the PVC sensor film be stored in a cool and dark location so as to minimize
such changes. Because of the economics and consistency of production, one batch of at least 1500 m is produced and
then used by test laboratories over a period of several years.

5.3 Crucible, whose approximate external dimensions are a height of 97 mm, a top diameter of 80 mm, a
bottom diameter of 56 mm and a capacity (brim full) of 190 ml (see Figure 1).

NOTE For most molten metals, including iron, a graphite impregnated material (if an induction furnace is used) has
been found suitable for the crucible.

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5.4 Detachable crucible holder, to enable the crucible containing the molten metal to be moved quickly
and safely from the furnace to the test apparatus.
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5.5 Furnace, capable of operating at a temperature 100 °C above the pouring temperature specified in
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135 mm × 190 mm × 780 mm), but they take several hours to melt metals such as steel, iron and copper. Induction
furnaces melt a single crucible of these metals in less than half an hour.

5.6 Temperature probe, either a small thermocouple 2) or an optical non-contact temperature device,
capable of measuring molten metal temperatures up to 1 650 °C to an accuracy of ± 10 °C.

5.7 Pouring apparatus, shown in Figure 1, consisting of the pouring device, a means of rotating the
pouring device at constant angular velocity, a specimen holder with supporting frame and a sand tray.

The pouring device, consisting of crucible holder and drive shaft, shall be designed and constructed so that
the point at which the molten metal pours from the crucible lies on the axis of rotation of the drive shaft. The
pouring device shall be manufactured from steel.

1) The PVC sensor film is supplied by Health & Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JN, England. This
information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by
ISO. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results.
2) A suitable device is a long U-tube thermocouple unit known as a dipstick, which can be obtained from Heraeus Electro
– Nite Ltd., Chesterfield, S41 9ED, England. This information is given for the convenience of users of this International
Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead
to the same results.

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a Direction of tip.
Figure 1 — Motor driven crucible

Figure 2 shows an example of a suitable design, using a straight drive shaft and a crucible holder into which
the crucible fits with its top almost flush to the top surface of the crucible holder.

Figure 3 shows an example of equipment that incorporates a cranked drive shaft with a crucible holder into
which the crucible fits with its top on the pivot axis. Thus, in this equipment, the top of the crucible does not fit
flush with the top surface of the crucible holder.

However, in both these pouring devices, the axis of rotation passes through the pouring edge of the crucible,
as required.

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1 coil spring
2 crucible support
3 retaining clip
4 ring
5 shaft

Figure 2 — Pouring device

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2 pivot
3 scale for pour height
4 scale for test specimen angle
5 sand tray
6 stepper motor
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8 specimen holder

Figure 3 — Alternative pouring device with cranked shaft drive

The specimen holder shall consist of a rectangular pin frame, (160 ± 2) mm x (248 ± 2) mm external
dimension from 8 mm square steel. It shall have four pins, two on the centreline of the top of the frame and
two on the centreline of the bottom of the frame, spaced (80 ± 2) mm apart in the width direction,
(240 ± 2) mm in the length direction and (40 ± 2) mm from the respective corners.

The pin frame shall be supported on a suitable frame which enables the angle of the specimen to the
horizontal to be varied (see Annex A) and the position of the test specimen relative to the pouring device to be
adjusted. It is recommended that the initial impact of molten metal or cryolite be not below the centre of the
test specimen. This initial impact shall not be within the upper 25 mm of the test specimen.

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